IELTS Anvil

unsafe

CEFR: B1
Exposed to physical danger, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, or potential injury; not secure or safe.

Synonyms

  • precarious
  • hazardous
  • perilous

Common Collocations

  • deemed unsafe
  • unsafe conditions
  • unsafe drinking water

Example Sentence

Unencrypted public Wi-Fi networks are notoriously unsafe for conducting confidential banking transactions.

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